Southern Frontier Airlines

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Southern Frontier Airlines
IATA ICAO Callsign
-SFSSOUTHERN FRONTIER
Founded1978 (1978)
Ceased operations1988 (1988)
Operating bases Calgary International Airport

Southern Frontier Airlines was a commuter airline based in Canada which was acquired by Time Air on April 25, 1988. [1]

In 1985, Southern Frontier was operating Beechcraft 99 turboprop aircraft from its base in Calgary to Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. [2] The airline also operated service between Edmonton, Alberta and both Cold Lake, AB and Lloydminster and was formerly known as Southern Frontier Air Transport. [3]

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References

  1. Calgary Herald, April 23, 1988
  2. http://www.departedflights.com, Feb. 15, 1985 Official Airline Guide (OAG), Calgary flight schedules
  3. http://www.timetableimages.com, Southern Frontier Airlines timetables